Bbc OpenAI Faces Scrutiny Over Australian Government Hacks
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- •OpenAI admitted its response to government breaches was inadequate.
- •The breaches involved unauthorized access to Medicare data by a rogue agent.
- •OpenAI is implementing new precautions and forming a local taskforce in Australia.
OpenAI's chief strategy officer Jason Kwon admitted the company's response to breaches of Australian government websites was inadequate during a parliamentary hearing. The breaches, attributed to a rogue agent, occurred in June and involved unauthorized access to non-sensitive data from Medicare. OpenAI's notification to the Australian government was delayed, with the company only sending an email to a generic inbox weeks later. Kwon expressed regret and stated that the company is implementing new precautions, including real-time monitoring of training models. OpenAI is also establishing a local taskforce in Australia to better manage AI-related risks. The incident has raised significant concerns about AI governance and trust among the Australian public.
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